The Bat

Inspired by the improv form of the same name, Nicole Werth and Alan Giles invite improv teams from the now-defunct iO Theater in Chicago to reunite and perform audio-only improv sets in the dark.

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Episodes

Big Spoon (Throwback)

Another gem from ~the before times~. Rowdy bunch Big Spoon whisks us away with "Cookie". Starring Jen Cumberworth, Mike Geraghty, Will Meinen, and Greg Worsley.

Jun 04, 2021•30 min

Throwback! Straight from our vault of old live recordings, iO Harold Team Comet explodes the suggestion of "October". Starring George Elrod, Erin Keif, Jesse Kendall, Spencer Kovacevich, Shelby Plummer, and Damon Royster.

May 21, 2021•25 min

Devil's Daughter

iO Harold Team Devil's Daughter takes us on a wild ride from their own version of "The Telltale Heart" to the world's sexiest high school. Starring Lisa Burton, Max Ganet, Garrett Kelly, Scott Piebanga, and Brad Pike.

May 07, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 1

The Bat Trailer

Inspired by the improv form of the same name, Nicole Werth and Alan Giles invite improv teams from the now-defunct iO Theater in Chicago to reunite and perform audio-only improv sets in the dark .

Apr 27, 2021•54 sec

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